Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Lugdunum 220 · 323 AD-324 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
D N CRISPO - NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT/X within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Lugdunum 220 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Lugdunum 220?
- RIC VII Lugdunum 220 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 220.
- How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 220?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription D N CRISPO - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
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